Rhett Lowder Shifts to Bullpen Through All-Star Break

Reds manager Terry Francona announced that Lowder will transition to the bullpen until the All-Star break. Francona clarified that the move is not a permanent change in role but a strategic effort to protect the pitching staff and manage workload during a busy stretch. The team plans to re-evaluate the rotation mapping following the upcoming week, with the goal of keeping Lowder available to help the club win games in the short term.